Overview

• Detection kits for HCV
• Available in TaqMan format for analysis

Hepatitis C virus infection is a major cause of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) worldwide. Neither a vaccine nor an effective treatment is available for HCV. Pegylated interferon-α (PEG-IFN- α), combined with ribavirin, is the current standard therapy. Its efficiency ranges between 20-80%, depending on the HCV genotype. Unfortunately, many HCV infected patients do not respond to or do not tolerate the IFN-based therapy. Therefore, the number of patients progressing to HCC, as a result of HCV infection, is expected to increase over the next 20-30 years. The natural history of the disease reveals the elusive nature of the virus in a number of features. First, the infection is often detected incidentally at the time of blood donation as the acute infection is clinically asymptomatic in most patients. Second, HCV successfully escapes multi-specific host immune responses in the majority of patients which establishes persistent infection. Third, a significant number of persistently infected individuals remain unaware of the infection for decades, until liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma develop.

HCV TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions

• Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
• Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Primer and Probe mix
• Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents

HCV TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions

• Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Nuclease-free water
• Can be used together with Norgen’s RT-PCR Master Mix (#28113) or customer supplied master mix

For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.

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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 1 year after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.

All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival.

Component	Cat. TM37650 (100 preps)	Cat. TM37610 (100 preps)
MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix	2 x 700 μL	–
HCV Primer & Probe Mix	280 μL	280 μL
HCV Positive Control	150 μL	150 μL
Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control)	1.25 mL	1.25 mL
Product Insert	1	1

endo-BCN-PEG2-PFP ester is a click chemistry active ester. The PFP esters have similar applications as the NHS esters, but are more stable in aqueous solution. They can be used to label the primary amines (-NH2) of proteins, amine-modified oligonucleotides, and other amine-containing molecules. The BCN group can react with azide-tagged biomolecules. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.

endo-BCN-PEG2-PFP ester is a click chemistry active ester. The PFP esters have similar applications as the NHS esters, but are more stable in aqueous solution. They can be used to label the primary amines (-NH2) of proteins, amine-modified oligonucleotides, and other amine-containing molecules. The BCN group can react with azide-tagged biomolecules. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.

Introduction

This product is specially designed for stool RNA extraction. The kit is suitable for extracting high-purity microbial or host cell RNA from ≤ 0.15g stool samples. The purified RNA can be directly used in RT-PCR and Northern hybridization.

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Principle

The Kit combines the speed and efficiency of silica-based technology with the convenient handling of magnetic particles for purification of total RNA. Samples are lysed and RNA is purified from lysates in one step through its binding to the silica surface of the particles in the presence of a chaotropic salt. The particles are separated from the lysates using a magnet and DNA is removed by treatment with RNase-free DNase. The magnetic particles are efficiently washed, and RNA is eluted in RNase-free water.

Kit Contents

Contents	R662601	R662602	R662603
Purification Times	48 Preps	96 Preps	5 x 96 Preps
MagPure RNA Particles	1.7 ml	4.0 ml	18 ml
DNase I	600 μl	2 x 600 μl	10 x 600 μl
DNase Buffer	30 ml	40 ml	200 ml
Buffer SPL	30 ml	60 ml	270 ml
Buffer PHC	30 ml	60 ml	270 ml
Buffer MCB*	9 ml	15 ml	75 ml
Buffer ALB3*	10 ml	20 ml	100 ml
Buffer GW1*	44 ml	66 ml	2 x 220 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml	50 ml	2 x 100 ml
RNase Free Water	10 ml	30 ml	120 ml
2ml Bead Tubes	48	96	5 x 96

Storage and Stability

MagPure RNA Particles should be stored at 2–8°C upon arrival. DNase I should be stored at -20°C. However, short-term storage (DNase I up to 1 weeks, MagPure RNA Particles up to 8 weeks) at room temperature (15–25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at room temperature (15–25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.

This product is specially designed for stool RNA extraction. The kit is suitable for extracting high-purity microbial or host cell RNA from ≤ 0.15g stool samples. The purified RNA can be directly used in RT-PCR and Northern hybridization.